Biological effects of electromagnetic fields
Subtitle: mechanisms, modeling, biological effects, therapeutic effects, international standards, exposure criteria
By: [guest editors, Peter Stavroulakis and Marko Markov]
Series: Environmentalist -- v. 25, no. 2-4; Environmentalist -- v. 25, no. 2-4.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
ISBN-13: 9783662060797; 9783642076978
Subjects: Physiological effect; Electrophysiology; Electromagnetic Fields; Electromagnetism; Radiation; Electromagnetic Phenomena; Biophysics
Work titles: Biological effects of electromagnetic fields (Online)
Description: The book covers the field of Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields in its entirety. Both high and low frequency areas are presented. In particular, the underlying mechanisms of interaction between EMF and biological systems, and the absorption patterns verification of theoretical models via real world measurement assessment are studied. Topics such as mathematical modeling of EMF absorption, Ion Cyclotron Resonance in Biological Systems, thermal and dissipation effects of mobile system radiation, effects on transmission lines and railway radiation, effects on the reproductive capacity of specific insects, on the immune systems, embryos, fetuses, blood parameters and behavior of rats are thoroughly covered as well as health risk assessment and therapeutic effects of EMF. Each topic is presented from the theoretical point of view, and experimental verification is shown in all cases possible. The book provides well-founded material for an overview of the major aspects of this important field in a tutorial format, which can pave the way in introducing courses in many universities.
Notes: Title from journal issue screen (SpringerLink, viewed Feb. 27, 2009).

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Mechanisms of Interaction between EMF and Biological Systems; title: Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems Suitable for Studying EMF Effects; title: Modeling EMF Sources; title: Assessment of Various Exposure Conditions which Involve Biological Systems; title: Application to Modern Activities and Services which Involve EMF Exposures; title: Case Study on Mobile Systems; title: Safety Parameter Levels as they Apply to Health Safety Standards; title: Therapeutic Effects of EMF: Models, Mechanisms of Interaction; title: Pilot Projects.